Tribunal dismisses $400 million Sunrise claim against Nigeria
Tribunal dismisses Sunrise’s $400 million claim, clearing a major hurdle for Nigeria’s Mambilla project
Congo plans one-stop mining agency under US minerals deal
Congo is preparing a one-stop agency to streamline major mining investments and cut lengthy approval procedures
Nigeria unveils $300m fund to expand off-grid power
The fund aims to scale distributed renewable energy and help connect millions of people to electricity by 2030
Record fuel prices deepen Nigeria cost-of-living pressure
Record fuel prices are adding fresh pressure on Nigerian households months before the 2027 general election
UAE deepens Africa ties as trade tops $107 billion
Anwar Gargash says UAE-Africa trade hit $107 billion as investments approach $150 billion
Mali courts US investment in lithium as China dominates sector
Mali is offering US investors access to key mineral projects as competition with China intensifies over lithium and other critical resources
Sudan gold producers threaten October shutdown over pricing dispute
Sudanese mining firms say they will halt gold production from October 1 unless central bank pricing rules are changed
Mozambique hopes IMF talks will unlock new loan programme
Mozambique says IMF talks could lead to a new loan programme, with further reforms still under discussion
Markets in TASIS-held areas avoid worst of Sudan’s price surge
Traders report lower prices and steadier commerce in TASIS-held areas despite Sudan’s worsening currency crisis
Umma Party warns Sudan faces looming economic collapse
The Umma Party says Sudan is nearing a major economic crisis as war drains state resources and household incomes collapse
Senegal turns to domestic gas to cut electricity costs
Senegal says increased domestic gas production could help lower electricity costs by up to 30%
Sudan pound crisis forces mass shop closures in Al-Duweim
Traders in Al-Duweim say currency volatility, taxes, fuel costs and rising transport fees are forcing shops to close
US approves $414m for Niger’s Dasa uranium project
Washington backs a major Niger uranium project as it seeks renewed ties and access to critical minerals
Future Bank brings banking services back to El Geneina
Future Bank opens in El Geneina as West Darfur seeks to rebuild banking services disrupted by war
Sudan raises customs dollar rate for fourth time in 2026
Sudan’s latest customs dollar increase threatens to push up import costs and deepen household hardship
Water shortages threaten Sudan’s summer harvest
Farmers warn that weak irrigation and low river levels are threatening crops across Sudan’s major agricultural schemes
Saudi group to rehabilitate Khartoum refinery, build Port Sudan facility
The agreement targets the rehabilitation of Khartoum refinery and construction of a new refinery in Port Sudan
Turkish firm Argaz eyes major LPG investment in Sudan
Turkish firm Argaz plans a major LPG infrastructure project in Sudan, including storage facilities and a specialised marine terminal
US pledges support for Kenya’s critical minerals processing
Washington says it will help Kenya process critical minerals locally as competition with China intensifies
Senegal must clear $3.5 billion arrears as it moves to reprofile debt
Senegal says it will reprofile rather than restructure its debt as it tackles $3.5 billion in arrears and seeks to restore public finances
Senegal opts for debt reprofiling instead of restructuring
Senegal says it will extend debt maturities and renegotiate interest rates instead of pursuing a formal restructuring
Africa50 targets $20 billion infrastructure portfolio in five years
Africa50 aims to grow its infrastructure project portfolio from about $9 billion to at least $20 billion within five years
US imports of Congo copper hit record as buyer demand grows
Congolese copper shipments to the U.S. surged to a record in July as industrial buyers sought cheaper alternatives to COMEX-approved brands
Uber exits Nigeria and Uganda after business review
Uber has shut down in Nigeria and Uganda amid rising costs, driver complaints and fierce competition
